Bedeutung
Paying or donating cash.
Kultureller Hintergrund
During weddings, the 'Chandlo' is a vital tradition. Guests give money in an envelope with a 1-rupee coin added for luck (e.g., 101, 501). Gujarati traders often prefer 'Rokda' (cash). Giving money immediately is seen as a sign of a 'clean' and 'honest' businessman. The concept of 'Gupt Daan' (secret donation) is highly valued. Giving money without seeking recognition is considered the highest form of charity. When giving money to children (as 'Aashirwad'), it is usually given by the elders during festivals like Raksha Bandhan or Diwali.
Always use the Right Hand
In Gujarat, always give money with your right hand. Giving with the left hand is considered disrespectful.
Check for 'Chhuta'
Before saying 'Paisa aapva che', ensure you have 'chhuta' (change). Vendors often lack small notes.
Bedeutung
Paying or donating cash.
Always use the Right Hand
In Gujarat, always give money with your right hand. Giving with the left hand is considered disrespectful.
Check for 'Chhuta'
Before saying 'Paisa aapva che', ensure you have 'chhuta' (change). Vendors often lack small notes.
The 'Aapi didha' nuance
Use 'Aapi didha' instead of just 'aapya' to emphasize that the transaction is completely finished and settled.
The +1 Rule
When giving money as a gift, always add one rupee (101, 501) to make it an 'odd' number, which is auspicious.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'aapva' in the past tense.
મેં દુકાનદારને પચાસ રૂપિયા ______.
Since the sentence starts with 'Me' (Past Ergative), the verb must be in the past tense 'aapya'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask 'How much should I pay?' to a rickshaw driver?
Choose the correct option:
'Mare' (to me/by me) + 'ketla' (how much) + 'aapva' (to give) is the standard way to ask for the fare.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
Friend A: ચાલ, કોફી પીવા જઈએ. Friend B: પણ મારી પાસે પૈસા નથી. Friend A: ચિંતા ન કર, આજે હું ______.
Friend A is offering to pay, so 'paisa aapish' (will give money) is correct.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Match: 1. રોકડા પૈસા આપવા, 2. દાનમાં પૈસા આપવા, 3. ઉધાર પૈસા આપવા
1-B (Cash), 2-C (Charity), 3-A (Loan).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenમેં દુકાનદારને પચાસ રૂપિયા ______.
Since the sentence starts with 'Me' (Past Ergative), the verb must be in the past tense 'aapya'.
Choose the correct option:
'Mare' (to me/by me) + 'ketla' (how much) + 'aapva' (to give) is the standard way to ask for the fare.
Friend A: ચાલ, કોફી પીવા જઈએ. Friend B: પણ મારી પાસે પૈસા નથી. Friend A: ચિંતા ન કર, આજે હું ______.
Friend A is offering to pay, so 'paisa aapish' (will give money) is correct.
Match: 1. રોકડા પૈસા આપવા, 2. દાનમાં પૈસા આપવા, 3. ઉધાર પૈસા આપવા
1-B (Cash), 2-C (Charity), 3-A (Loan).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, but 'bill bharvu' is more common for formal bills.
In Gujarati, 'paisa' is treated as masculine plural.
'Paisa' is common/informal; 'Naana' is formal/literary.
You say 'મારે પૈસા નથી આપવા' (Mare paisa nathi aapva).
No, it is a standard, practical question in markets.
Technically yes, but people usually say 'cha-pani' (tea-water).
It specifically means 'hard cash'.
અમે પૈસા આપીએ છીએ (Ame paisa aapie chie).
Yes, it is very common to use it for GPay/UPI transfers.
It is auspicious money given as a gift during ceremonies.
It adds a sense of completion, like 'given away'.
Yes, 'Pagar (salary) aapvo' is the standard phrase.
Verwandte Redewendungen
પૈસા લેવા
contrastTo take or receive money
ખર્ચ કરવો
similarTo spend money
દાન કરવું
specialized formTo donate
ચુકવણી કરવી
formalTo make a payment
ઉધાર આપવા
specialized formTo give a loan
પૈસા બગાડવા
contrastTo waste money
